DeVos issues final rule aiming to protect faith-based colleges, student groups

Policy experts have argued that many of the protections the Education Department said the regulation affords are redundant.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 9, 2020

CARES Act rule blocked for Massachusetts colleges

A federal judge's ruling that the Ed Department can't restrict who gets coronavirus aid is similar to court decisions in California and Washington state.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 8, 2020

California bill takes aim at for-profit colleges that became nonprofits

The proposed legislation aims to crack down on former for-profits that have complicated legal structures or agreements with their previous owners.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 3, 2020

Judge orders UC System to drop ACT, SAT in admissions

An argument that the policy violates the Americans with Disabilities Act could spur litigation in other states, experts say.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 1, 2020

California bill likely conflicts with new Title IX regulation

The proposed legislation may defy the federal rule governing campus sexual violence, possibly setting up legal challenges, experts say.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 28, 2020

Coding academy Lambda School approved to operate in California

The company agreed to replace its income-share agreement with a slightly different tuition-financing tool.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 26, 2020

5 takeaways from the Ed Dept's final distance education rules

Policy and online education experts shared insights on how the requirements are likely to affect remote and competency-based instruction.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 25, 2020

3 Senate Democrats want federal standards for reporting college coronavirus cases

Their request comes as virus outbreaks emerge on campuses nationwide.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 20, 2020

Ed Dept appeals decision to block student relief funding rule in California

A federal judge allowed the state's community colleges to give coronavirus aid to unauthorized and international students. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 2020

With DeVos' Title IX rule taking effect, higher ed is under strain

Experts in the federal sex discrimination law saw many flaws in the new regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 13, 2020

Federal courts decline to block DeVos rule on campus sexual violence

The new Title IX regulation, which has been deeply criticized by survivor advocacy groups, takes effect Friday.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 12, 2020

Student-athletes push back and game cancellations mount

Divisions II and III called off their fall championships, but it's unclear whether more Division I athletic programs will follow suit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 6, 2020

College quarantine mandates present challenges for students

Many institutions are forcing students to isolate for two weeks before arriving on campus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Aug. 5, 2020

Colleges may need to test every 2 days to contain coronavirus outbreaks, study finds

Institutions may not be able to keep up that pace, but some experts argue it's not necessary if behaviors change.

By Hallie Busta • Aug. 4, 2020

College faculty's criticism grows over cuts, reopening

Instructors are protesting, appealing to students and even threatening to sue over how their institutions are handling the pandemic.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 4, 2020

Cornell's quarantine rule change shows how travel limits will test colleges

The institution is demanding that students coming from coronavirus hotspots isolate elsewhere for two weeks before arriving on campus.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 31, 2020

Report examines the impact of mandatory FAFSA policies

Meanwhile, research shows fewer students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds are applying for financial aid amid the pandemic.

By Hallie Busta • July 30, 2020

ED Dept official rejects recommended accreditation ban for HLC

Department staff had proposed the sanction over how the accreditor handled oversight of two Art Institutes.

By Hallie Busta • Updated Oct. 27, 2020

Trump administration pares back DACA ahead of an uncertain fall

The decision to shorten renewal timelines and reject new requests affects tens of thousands of college students.

By Hallie Busta , Naaz Modan • July 28, 2020

Report: Top Ed Dept official, Dream Center execs corresponded over accreditation issues

The House's education committee says its findings conflict with the U.S. Department of Education's version of events.

By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2020

Another regional accreditor drops geographic limits

Middle States is the second commission to actively seek institutions beyond its traditional domain, a move that could spur competition among accreditors. 

By Hallie Busta • July 14, 2020

Trump administration rescinds policy barring foreign students from online classes

Policy experts say federal officials would have lost in court battles, which were mounting.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 14, 2020

Pennsylvania's public colleges got the green light for major reform

New legislation allows the beleaguered state system to consolidate campuses and share services to save money, but it's unclear whether leaders will do so.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 13, 2020

Can colleges enforce rules designed to prevent coronavirus spread?

Schools are asking students and staff to adopt new behaviors and practices on campus, but it's not clear what they can do if people don't comply.

By Lorelei Laird • July 9, 2020

Here's how colleges are distributing CARES aid to students

A new report finds "significant variation" in how much information schools provided about the money and how useful it was.

By Hallie Busta • July 9, 2020